In the fall of 2023 and winter of 2024 we will be studying the Gospel of Mark. We have taken the theme verse of this book to be Mark 10:45: For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. First we will explore this One called the Son of Man. What were His qualifications and what was His mission? What means did He use to accomplish that mission? We will then look at who He came to serve, and how He did that. Finally we will recall His ultimate service – giving His life.
| DATE | REFERENCES | TOPIC |
| 10-Sep-23 | Mark 1:1-15 | The Servant’s Qualifications |
| 17-Sep-23 | Mark 1:16-39 | The Servant’s Mission |
| 24-Sep-23 | Mark 1:40-2:12 | The Servant’s Authority |
| 1-Oct-23 | Mark 2:13-3:6 | The Servant’s Controversy |
| 8-Oct-23 | Mark 3:7 – 3:35 | The Servant’s Companions |
| 15-Oct-23 | Mark 4:1-34 | The Servant’s Communication |
| 22-Oct-23 | Mark 4:35-5:20 | The Servant’s Diety |
| 29-Oct-23 | Mark 5:21-5:43, 6:45-56 | The Servant’s Power |
| 5-Nov-23 | Mark 6:1-6a, 7:24-37 | Who will He Serve? |
| 12-Nov-23 | Mark 6:6b-13, 9:14-29 | The Servant’s Apprentices |
| 19-Nov-23 | Mark 6:14-44 | King vs. Servant, a Contrast |
| 26-Nov-23 | Mark 7:1-23 | Serving the Religious |
| 3-Dec-23 | Mark 8:1-21 | Serving the Hungry |
| 10-Dec-23 | Mark 7:31-37, 8:22-26, 10:46-52 | Serving the Infirm |
| 17-Dec-23 | Christmas Message | |
| 24-Dec-23 | Christmas Message | |
| 31-Dec-23 | New Years Message | |
| 7-Jan-24 | Mark 9:35-37, 42-50, 10:13-16 | Serving Children |
| 14-Jan-24 | Mark 8:27-30, 9:2-13 | The Servant’s True Identity |
| 21-Jan-24 | Mark 9:38-41, 10:35-45 | The Servant Misunderstood |
| 28-Jan-24 | Mark 10:1-12, 17-31 | The Servant’s Tough Teachings |
| 4-Feb-24 | Mark 11:27-12:27 | The Servant Challenged |
| 11-Feb-24 | Mark 12:28-44 | The Servant’s Wisdom |
| 18-Feb-24 | Mark 13:1-37 | The Servant’s Prophecy |
| 25-Feb-24 | Mark 8:31-33, 9:30-34, 10:32-34 | The Servant’s Predictions |
| 3-Mar-24 | Mark 11:1 – 11:26 | The Servant’s Welcome |
| 10-Mar-24 | Mark 14:1-26 | The Servant Prepared |
| 17-Mar-24 | Mark 14:27-72 | The Servant Abandoned and Accused |
| 24-Mar-24 | Mark 15:1-41 | The Servant’s Suffering |
| 31-Mar-24 | Mark 15:42-16:20 | The Servant’s Victory |